June 16, 2014 Journal Article
eSchool News
Volume 16 No. 6
Here are 10 of the best virtual field trips By: Meris Stansbury
This was an interesting article on virtual field trips in the classroom. Virtual field trips can save time and money for school; however finding the perfect virtual field trip that is up-to-date can be time consuming. This article gave 10 sites that were quality field trips to promote engagement with the students. Most of the trips would be more appropriate for a social studies, geography or government class. I did however find one that I could use in the FACS classroom. It was one on visiting the Hershey's Factory. It gave students a step-by-step guide on how chocolate was made. I could possibly also use the Global Trek site in which students travel the world and keep a journal on different countries if I related it to foods in that country.
June 17, 2014
Education World
Bringing Acceptable-Use Policies into the 21st Century
By: Kari Rhame Murphy
This was an interesting article on how a suburban school in Texas came up with an acceptable usage policy for technology. The wanted to create a set of guidelines that would reflect their visions and values of a school. The first step they took was creating a vision. The next step they formed a committee of an administrator, a teachers, parents, and a technology integration specialist. Together they compiled responsible use principles for teachers and students. The guidelines reflected the district's philosophy of education; how to be a good digital citizen, conditions using technology in a safe way and responsible way, and how to use technology in accordance to the state and federal laws. They then created videos to outline safe and responsible use of technology that was placed on the portal for parents, teachers, students, and new admistrators to view and acknowledge with their signatures.
June 18, 2014
The Journal
Report:2.4 Billion Smart Connected Devices in 2018, Driven by Cheaper Gadgets
By: David Nagel
I really enjoyed reading this Journal article. It gave predictions on what people would be using as far as technology in 2018. Here are a few of the predictions that were listed in this article for 2018 technology.
Smart phones will outpace traditional PCs by 6-1 margin
Desktop computer will drop to 4.9%
Laptop and other portable PCs will fall to 6.9%
Tablets and combo devices will be 14.1%
So what will people be using in 2018? According to new research, that growth will be driven by smart phones and cheaper gadgets. "The PC will be the new accessory to mobile as smartphones become the first and primary computing device for many."
June 19, 2014
Edudemic
The Early Results of An iPad Classroom Are In.
By: Fred Sitkins
This article discussed the positive impacts that IPads are having on schools. Not only is the IPads making a positive impact on students but also on teachers. The teachers have really expanded their knowledge on how to teach in a way that allows students to learn differently in this technology based society. Teachers are learning to be more facilitators to education. The classroom environment seems more relaxed with the IPads and students are collaborating and engaged. The students quality of work has gotten better overall and students are doing better in math and writing. Being able to do math problems in a game format is giving the students more practice. Students are also enjoying using the book creator on IPads. Students can work at their own pace using the IPads and take their IPad home to show parents the work they created. They are teaching their parents and engaging them in the learning.
June 23, 2014
EmergingEdTech
8 Exciting Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning Approaches That Teachers are Embracing in 2014
By: Kelly Walsh
Article written January 5, 2014
This article focused on engaging and empowering teaching methods that one can bring to their instruction. It suggested letting the students create content using digital media. They have to understand and learn the material well in order to create the content for the media presentation. Technology based learning allows for more collaboration; therefore, students learn to work as a team in the 21st century. When teachers integrate project based or experimental learning in the classroom they can attract and help all different types of learners in the classroom. Students have the ability to have personal learning networks and even contact experts on advice during their research. Students and teachers are creating content that is available anytime and anywhere. Technology really reinforces that you know and understand the material. If you know the material and prove it you can get credit for it. Social learning is expanding and is very helpful to get the shyest students up and presenting. Flipped learning is all about accepting new ideas and embracing in them.
eSchool News
Volume 16 No. 6
Here are 10 of the best virtual field trips By: Meris Stansbury
This was an interesting article on virtual field trips in the classroom. Virtual field trips can save time and money for school; however finding the perfect virtual field trip that is up-to-date can be time consuming. This article gave 10 sites that were quality field trips to promote engagement with the students. Most of the trips would be more appropriate for a social studies, geography or government class. I did however find one that I could use in the FACS classroom. It was one on visiting the Hershey's Factory. It gave students a step-by-step guide on how chocolate was made. I could possibly also use the Global Trek site in which students travel the world and keep a journal on different countries if I related it to foods in that country.
June 17, 2014
Education World
Bringing Acceptable-Use Policies into the 21st Century
By: Kari Rhame Murphy
This was an interesting article on how a suburban school in Texas came up with an acceptable usage policy for technology. The wanted to create a set of guidelines that would reflect their visions and values of a school. The first step they took was creating a vision. The next step they formed a committee of an administrator, a teachers, parents, and a technology integration specialist. Together they compiled responsible use principles for teachers and students. The guidelines reflected the district's philosophy of education; how to be a good digital citizen, conditions using technology in a safe way and responsible way, and how to use technology in accordance to the state and federal laws. They then created videos to outline safe and responsible use of technology that was placed on the portal for parents, teachers, students, and new admistrators to view and acknowledge with their signatures.
June 18, 2014
The Journal
Report:2.4 Billion Smart Connected Devices in 2018, Driven by Cheaper Gadgets
By: David Nagel
I really enjoyed reading this Journal article. It gave predictions on what people would be using as far as technology in 2018. Here are a few of the predictions that were listed in this article for 2018 technology.
- Smart phones will outpace traditional PCs by 6-1 margin
- Desktop computer will drop to 4.9%
- Laptop and other portable PCs will fall to 6.9%
- Tablets and combo devices will be 14.1%
So what will people be using in 2018? According to new research, that growth will be driven by smart phones and cheaper gadgets. "The PC will be the new accessory to mobile as smartphones become the first and primary computing device for many."June 19, 2014
Edudemic
The Early Results of An iPad Classroom Are In.
By: Fred Sitkins
This article discussed the positive impacts that IPads are having on schools. Not only is the IPads making a positive impact on students but also on teachers. The teachers have really expanded their knowledge on how to teach in a way that allows students to learn differently in this technology based society. Teachers are learning to be more facilitators to education. The classroom environment seems more relaxed with the IPads and students are collaborating and engaged. The students quality of work has gotten better overall and students are doing better in math and writing. Being able to do math problems in a game format is giving the students more practice. Students are also enjoying using the book creator on IPads. Students can work at their own pace using the IPads and take their IPad home to show parents the work they created. They are teaching their parents and engaging them in the learning.
June 23, 2014
EmergingEdTech
8 Exciting Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning Approaches That Teachers are Embracing in 2014
By: Kelly Walsh
Article written January 5, 2014
This article focused on engaging and empowering teaching methods that one can bring to their instruction. It suggested letting the students create content using digital media. They have to understand and learn the material well in order to create the content for the media presentation. Technology based learning allows for more collaboration; therefore, students learn to work as a team in the 21st century. When teachers integrate project based or experimental learning in the classroom they can attract and help all different types of learners in the classroom. Students have the ability to have personal learning networks and even contact experts on advice during their research. Students and teachers are creating content that is available anytime and anywhere. Technology really reinforces that you know and understand the material. If you know the material and prove it you can get credit for it. Social learning is expanding and is very helpful to get the shyest students up and presenting. Flipped learning is all about accepting new ideas and embracing in them.